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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Shin Su-jin |
| Born | (1992-12-28)December 28, 1992 (age 32) Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation | Rapper |
| Years active | 2020-present |
Shin Su-jin (Korean: 신수진; born December 28, 1992), known professionally asSince (Korean: 신스, stylized in all caps), is a South Korean rapper. She first garnered attention when she appeared onShow Me the Money 10 in 2021. She released her debut studio albumSince 16' in the same year which was met with critical acclaim. In 2022, she became the first female musician to win New Artist of the Year at theKorean Hip-hop Awards.
Shin Su-jin was born inSeoul on December 28, 1992. She moved toDaejeon when she was in third grade. She began rapping after she sang along toEminem's "Lose Yourself" in front of her friends in high school. She decided to be a rapper after applying forShow Me the Money 4 andShow Me the Money 5.[1] In 2016, she moved back to Seoul to pursue her music career.[2] In 2019, she won Open Mic Swg.[3] She adopted the stage name "Since" as it sounds similar to her real name. She also wanted it to mean that the hip hop scene will change since her debut.[4]
She graduated fromChungnam National University with a bachelor's degree in public administration.[5]
In 2020, Since released her debut single "New Shit". In July 2021, she released her debut studio albumSince '16 which was met with critical acclaim.[6] Its lead single "Spring Rain" was nominated for Best Rap Song at theKorean Music Awards.[7] In October 2021, she appeared on the rap competition TV showShow Me the Money 10. She became the first female rapper to advance to the finals of the show and finished in second place.[8] In March 2022, she became the first female musician to win New Artist of the Year at theKorean Hip-hop Awards.[9] In August 2022, she released her debut extended playHigh Risk High Return.[10]
Since is known for her powerful raps.[11] She expresses her attitude toward life or experiences through music.[8]
| Title | Details | Peak chart position |
|---|---|---|
| KOR [12] | ||
| Since 16' |
| 57 |
| The Soloest |
| — |
| Title | Details |
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| High Risk High Return |
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| Title | Year | Peak chart position | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [13] | |||
| "New Shit" | 2020 | — | Non-album singles |
| "Tang" (Feat.Mirani) | — | ||
| "He Said" | — | ||
| "Friday Light" | — | Last 20's | |
| "I Can’t Live Without" (담배피러가자구) | — | ||
| "29 Love" (29 사랑노래) (Feat. 372) | — | ||
| "Hot Sauce" (Feat. 372) | 2021 | — | Non-album singles |
| "Go Up" (Feat. Hahoe) | — | ||
| "My Life" | — | ||
| "Wake Up" (withGaeko, Ourealgoat, Ahn Byeong-woong, Tabber andJo Gwang-il) | 3 | Show Me the Money 10 | |
| "Reset" (with Tabber featuring Gaeko andKid Milli) | 17 | ||
| "Face Time" (featuringGiriboy,pH-1 and Gaeko) | 47 | ||
| "Up" (UP해) (featuringJay Park andWoo Won-jae) | 45 | ||
| "Sign" (featuring Mirani) | 69 | ||
| "B.O.T.B." (with Gaeko,Changmo, Don Mills, Los, DeVita, Sole andBe'O) | — | Non-album singles | |
| "Whistle" (휘파람) | 2022 | — | |
| "20" | — | ||
| "We Here" (with Hahoe and Bona Zoe) | — | ||
| "Next Year" (다음해) | — | ||
| "Don't Say Anything" (아무말도) | — | ||
| "Smash" | 2023 | — | |
| "Swallow" (삼켜) (with Bryn) | — |
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Show Me the Money 9 | Contestant | [14] |
| 2021 | Show Me the Money 10 | Contestant (Runner-up) | [15] |
| Award | Year | Nominee | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korean Music Awards | 2022 | Herself | Rookie of the Year | Nominated | [16] |
| "Spring Rain" | Best Rap Song | Nominated | [7] | ||
| Korean Hip-hop Awards | Herself | New Artist of the Year | Won | [17] |